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− | '''Spell Cards''' (Japanese: {{Ruby|魔|ま}}{{Ruby|法|ほう}}カード ''Mahō Kādo'', or {{Ruby|魔法|マジック}}カード ''Majikku Kādo'' "Magic Card" in early releases of the [[OCG Series 3]] and in the anime; Japanese symbol text: {{Ruby|魔|ま}} ''Ma'' or {{Ruby|魔|マジック}} ''Majikku''), called '''Magic Card''' in the [[TCG]] until the release of ''[[Magician's Force]]'', are cards with green-colored borders that have various effects to alter the play of the game. Often, a Spell Card has a single effect to provide a bonus to the user or a weakness to the opponent. All Spells are [[Spell Speed]] [[Spell Speed 1|1]], with the exception of [[Quick-Play Spell Card]]s, which are [[Spell Speed 2]]. | + | '''Spell Cards''' (Japanese: {{Ruby|魔|ま}}{{Ruby|法|ほう}}カード ''Mahō Kādo'', or {{Ruby|魔法|マジック}}カード ''Majikku Kādo'' "Magic Card" in early releases of the [[OCG Series 3]] and in the anime; Japanese symbol text: {{Ruby|魔|ま}} ''Ma'' or {{Ruby|魔|マジック}} ''Majikku''), called '''Magic Card''' in the [[TCG]] until the release of ''[[Magician's Force]]'', are cards with green-colored borders that have various effects to alter the play of the game. Often, a Spell Card has a single effect to provide a bonus to the user or a weakness to the opponent. All Spells are [[Spell Speed]] [[Spell Speed 1|1]], with the exception of [[Quick-Play Spell Card]]s, which are [[Spell Speed 2]]. A player may activate and Set as many Spell Cards as they wish during their turn. After activation, Spell Cards (with the exception of [[Continuous Spell Card|Continuous]], [[Field Spell Card|Field]] and [[Equip Spell Card]]s) are sent to the Graveyard. |
− | Unlike [[Trap Card]]s, Spell Cards have the advantage of being able to be played the turn they are drawn without having to [[Set]] | + | Unlike [[Trap Card]]s, Spell Cards have the advantage of being able to be played the turn they are drawn without having to be [[Set]] first. A Set Spell Card may be activated during the same turn it was [[Set]] as well (with the exception of [[Quick-Play Spell Cards]]). |
− | Some very powerful Spell Cards have been [[Forbidden]] from [[Advanced Format]] tournament play, such as "[[Pot of | + | Some very powerful Spell Cards have been [[Forbidden]] from [[Advanced Format]] tournament play, such as "[[Pot of Greed]]". In many cases, [[Konami]] has released similar cards with less powerful or more restrictive effects to serve as replacements for some of these Forbidden cards. For instance, "Pot of Greed" has been replaced by the weaker "[[Pot of Desires]]", which provides the same bonus as "Pot of Greed" but comes with a considerable activation cost (whereas "Pot of Greed" has no activation cost at all). |
Used properly, a single Spell Card can significantly alter the game in the user's favor, or even cause them to win the [[Duel]]. | Used properly, a single Spell Card can significantly alter the game in the user's favor, or even cause them to win the [[Duel]]. | ||
==Types== | ==Types== | ||
− | * [[Normal Spell Card|Normal Spell]]s, which have no symbol on printed cards, but are sometimes given a capital N symbol in video games. [[File:Normal-N.svg|34px]] | + | * [[Normal Spell Card|Normal Spell]]s, which have no symbol on printed cards, but are sometimes given a capital "N" symbol in video games. [[File:Normal-N.svg|34px]] |
* [[Continuous Spell Card|Continuous Spell]]s, which have an [[wikipedia:Infinity symbol|infinity symbol]]. [[File:Continuous.png|34px]] | * [[Continuous Spell Card|Continuous Spell]]s, which have an [[wikipedia:Infinity symbol|infinity symbol]]. [[File:Continuous.png|34px]] | ||
* [[Equip Spell Card|Equip Spell]]s, which have a [[wikipedia:Reticle|crosshair]] symbol. [[File:Equip.png|34px]] | * [[Equip Spell Card|Equip Spell]]s, which have a [[wikipedia:Reticle|crosshair]] symbol. [[File:Equip.png|34px]] | ||
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===Card name=== | ===Card name=== | ||
[[File:Example Spell Name.png|280px]]<br> | [[File:Example Spell Name.png|280px]]<br> | ||
− | This part of the card contains only one significant | + | This part of the card contains only one significant difference from Monster Cards—the [[Attribute]] symbol is replaced by a Spell symbol due to the fact that Spell (and Trap) Cards do not have Attributes. |
===Card type=== | ===Card type=== | ||
[[File:Example Card Type Spell.png]]<br> | [[File:Example Card Type Spell.png]]<br> | ||
− | The [[card type]] is located where the Level | + | The [[card type]] is located below the name, where the Level is normally found on Monster Cards. This piece of text indicates that the card is a Spell Card. An icon next to the "Spell Card" text inside the brackets indicates the card's type (refer to the symbols above). |
===Card artwork=== | ===Card artwork=== | ||
{{double image|right|MonsterReborn-TF04-JP-VG.png|150|MonsterReborn-TF04-EN-VG.png|150|"[[Monster Reborn]]'s" original Japanese artwork (left) and edited international artwork (right)}} | {{double image|right|MonsterReborn-TF04-JP-VG.png|150|MonsterReborn-TF04-EN-VG.png|150|"[[Monster Reborn]]'s" original Japanese artwork (left) and edited international artwork (right)}} | ||
− | The card artwork is also present here and shows the player a visual interpretation of the used card. | + | The card artwork is also present here and shows the player a visual interpretation of the used card. The artwork of a given card may be different between its [[OCG]] and [[TCG]] printings. For example, in the case of "Monster Reborn", its artwork is that of an [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ankh ankh] symbol in the OCG but was redone when it was brought over to the TCG in order to avoid religious connotations. |
===Card text box=== | ===Card text box=== | ||
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===Other elements=== | ===Other elements=== | ||
− | All basic card elements can also be seen in Spells. These include the Edition text, [[Set Number]], [[passcode]], copyright text and the [[Eye of Anubis Hologram]]. | + | All other basic card elements can also be seen in Spells. These include the Edition text, [[Set Number]], [[passcode]], copyright text and the [[Eye of Anubis Hologram]]. |
{{Gameplay}} | {{Gameplay}} | ||
[[Category:Spell Cards]] | [[Category:Spell Cards]] |
Revision as of 04:49, 2 January 2018
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Japanese (ruby) |
まほうカード (マジックカード in the early OCG Series 3 and the anime) | ||
Japanese (base text) |
魔法カード (symbol: 魔) | ||
Japanese (romanized) |
Mahō Kādo (Majikku Kādo in the early OCG Series 3 and the anime) | ||
Japanese (translated) |
Magic Card | ||
English |
Spell Card (formerly Magic Card) | ||
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Spell Cards (Japanese:
Unlike Trap Cards, Spell Cards have the advantage of being able to be played the turn they are drawn without having to be Set first. A Set Spell Card may be activated during the same turn it was Set as well (with the exception of Quick-Play Spell Cards).
Some very powerful Spell Cards have been Forbidden from Advanced Format tournament play, such as "Pot of Greed". In many cases, Konami has released similar cards with less powerful or more restrictive effects to serve as replacements for some of these Forbidden cards. For instance, "Pot of Greed" has been replaced by the weaker "Pot of Desires", which provides the same bonus as "Pot of Greed" but comes with a considerable activation cost (whereas "Pot of Greed" has no activation cost at all).
Used properly, a single Spell Card can significantly alter the game in the user's favor, or even cause them to win the Duel.
Contents
Types
- Normal Spells, which have no symbol on printed cards, but are sometimes given a capital "N" symbol in video games.
- Continuous Spells, which have an infinity symbol.
- Equip Spells, which have a crosshair symbol.
- Quick-Play Spells, which have a lightning bolt symbol.
- Field Spells, which have a compass rose symbol.
- Ritual Spells, which have a flaming chalice symbol.
Examples
Layout
The layout of Spell Cards is noticeably different from Monster Cards, but quite similar to that of Trap Cards (except the border color).
Border
The most noticeable difference between Spell Cards and Monster Cards is the border color. While most Monster Cards are yellow or orange, Spell Cards are blue-green.
Card name
This part of the card contains only one significant difference from Monster Cards—the Attribute symbol is replaced by a Spell symbol due to the fact that Spell (and Trap) Cards do not have Attributes.
Card type
The card type is located below the name, where the Level is normally found on Monster Cards. This piece of text indicates that the card is a Spell Card. An icon next to the "Spell Card" text inside the brackets indicates the card's type (refer to the symbols above).
Card artwork
The card artwork is also present here and shows the player a visual interpretation of the used card. The artwork of a given card may be different between its OCG and TCG printings. For example, in the case of "Monster Reborn", its artwork is that of an ankh symbol in the OCG but was redone when it was brought over to the TCG in order to avoid religious connotations.
Card text box
Unlike the Monster Card text box (which provide the monster's Type, ATK and DEF), Spell cards' text boxes serve only one purpose - providing the card effect.
Other elements
All other basic card elements can also be seen in Spells. These include the Edition text, Set Number, passcode, copyright text and the Eye of Anubis Hologram.